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Originally Posted by Twosugars
What made you think ECT is used on mild to moderate depression? 
Such an invasive treatmend would never be used like that.
Do you think they dole out ECT left, right and centre?
It's only used in extreme cases. I have severe depression and was turned down flat as not severe enough. |
You have identified you are severely depressed and you can communicate with others as to possible avenues out of it... That alone is a huge leap towards recovery! for some reason your doctor may not feel that this would be beneficial for you, what else was suggested as an alternative?